Police Investigate Attempted Bank Robbery in Cicero

Cicero, IL — A bank clerk was handed a threatening note around 10 a.m. Thursday at a Bank of America in Cicero.

The man who tried to rob the bank at 2337 South Cicero Avenue didn't show a weapon or imply he had one, and he fled from the bank without getting any money after the clerk notified police, according to Ray Hanania, Cicero spokesperson.

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The FBI and the Cicero police have released three photos of the suspect. He is described as in his late 40s with a medium build, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was wearing a Florida Marlins baseball hat, black sunglasses and a tan and yellow striped shirt, according to the FBI.

Police are asking anyone with information about the attempted bank robbery to contact Cicero police at 708-652-2130 or the FBI at 312-421-6700.